Definition of “warm” - English Dictionary

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“warm” in English

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warmadjective

uk /wɔːm/ us /wɔːrm/

warm adjective (TEMPERATURE)

A1 having or producing a comfortably high temperature, although not hot:

Are you warm enough or do you want me to put the heating on?

I put my hands in my pockets to keep them warm.

A2 Warm clothes and covers are made of a material that keeps you warm:

I don't have a warm winter coat.

Those gloves look nice and warm.

› A warm colour is one that is based on or contains a colour such as red, yellow, or orange that suggests warmth.

the warm UK

› a warm place:

It's cold standing out there - come into the warm.

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Everyone huddled round the fire to keep warm.
The mixture of flour, water and yeast is then left in a warm place for four hours.
Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.
The room is so warm it's making me feel drowsy.
Put on your red wool cardigan - it'll be nice and warm.

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Style & appearance of clothes

The qualities of colour

warm adjective (FRIENDLY)

B1 friendly and loving:

They're a very warm family.

He has a lovely warm smile.

I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening.

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The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.
He welcomed me with a wide smile and a warm handshake.
Such a warm, life-affirming film!
She has a very warm personality.
Underneath that shy exterior, she's actually a very warm person.

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warm adjective (NEAR)

› [ after verb ] informal (especially in children's games) almost guessing a correct answer or discovering a hidden object:

You're getting warmer!

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Closeness in distance and time

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warmly

adverb uk /ˈwɔːm.li/ us /ˈwɔːrm.li/

He shook my hand warmly.

You're not dressed warmly enough - put a sweater on.

warmth

noun [ U ] uk /wɔːmθ/ us /wɔːrmθ/

Examples

It was so cold that we huddled together for warmth.
We stood huddled together for warmth.
The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land.
I've put a T-shirt on under my sweater for extra warmth.
I like everything about summer - the light, the warmth, the clothes - the whole caboodle.

I've put a T-shirt on under my sweater for extra warmth.

warmverb [ I or T ]

uk /wɔːm/ us /wɔːrm/

B2 to (cause to) become warm (= less cold):

You're so cold - come and warm your hands by the fire.

Your supper's just warming through in the oven.

We can warm (up) the room pretty quickly with this electric heater.

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She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.
You can soften the butter by warming it gently.
He usually warms the end of the stethoscope before listening to the patient's chest.
The fisherman warmed his hands against the bowl of hot soup.
You can warm the pie in the microwave.